Gardai are also advising homeowners not to keep cash in their homes and to keep premises lit up as the dark nights draw in'

'Because times are hard the figures are indicative of the circumstances people find themselves in'

Cavan councillor calls on the Government to "do more" to protect vulnerable people living in rural areas.

Members of the public with information have been urged to call their local Garda stations.

A series of burglaries and break-ins occured across the county last month.